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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 384.33 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 384.33 and 154.15 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 384.33 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/384.33 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 384.33 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 59,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244.47/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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